Here are a few posts from last week's Greenpage that might be worth your time...
#MeToo anniversary: 8 insiders share their stories, one year later
www.usatoday.com: Sexual misconduct survivors shed light on abuses in Hollywood in October 2017 and the world took notice — the stories of a few were quickly echoed and amplified by millions who catapulted the #MeToo viral hashtag into a cultural movement.
Ahead of the one-year anniversary, USA TODAY wants to continue the conversation by sharing the voices of people who have experienced sexual harassment and assault in the entertainment industry.
Senate passes copyright bill to end 140-year protection for old songs
Ars Technica: For the last decade, the Congressional debate over copyright law has been in a stalemate. Content companies have pushed for stronger protections, but their efforts have been stopped by a coalition of technology companies and digital rights groups.
7 Women of Theatre History You Should Know: Part Five
The Interval: I find it so heartening to learn about the accomplishments of women in theatre history, so with the fifth installment of “7 Women of Theatre History You Should Know,” I’m pleased to showcase seven more women who shaped the theatre landscape as we know it today. Some overcame gender or race discrimination but persevered at a time when the field was not welcoming. Some founded theatre companies, or created iconic design elements, or wrote pieces from a perspective not often shown on the Broadway stage. As I have previously noted, reading about one woman leads to another woman, and another, and another.
Art on a Damaged Planet: the Theatre in the Age of Climate Change Convening
HowlRound Theatre Commons: From June 8 to 10 2018, HowlRound, in partnership with Chantal Bilodeau (The Arctic Cycle), Elizabeth Doud (Climakaze Miami/Fundarte), and Roberta Levitow (Theatre Without Borders), hosted Theatre in the Age of Climate Change, one of four convenings selected as part of the HowlRound Challenge. This effort brought together a collection of artists, activists, scientists, and educators working at the intersection of climate change and performing arts for three days of reflection, strategizing, and sharing. Much of the convening is archived on HowlRound TV.
Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts
Entertainment Central Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh has produced many amazing firsts including the Salk polio vaccine, the Ferris wheel, and first movie theater. The city has continued to generate new firsts including those of the arts and entertainment variety since 2004 with the first Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts. Since then the Festival has also occurred in 2008 and 2013, attracting over a million visitors to each one.
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